Updated / Friday, 3 Jul 2020 19:29 Wigan Athletic went into administration during the week Local MP Lisa Nandy has called for a full inquiry into the … He added: "That (about £3.3m) is the lowest possible price to allow sufficient funds to pay the remaining creditors. A tweet has gone viral this week, stating how Wigan Athletic have been a victim to one of the greatest sporting scandals of all time. And Stanley feels the price is 'definitely cheap' given the transfer value of some of the players still on the books at Wigan. Wigan Athletic Football Club is recruiting for a Retail Team Leader on a part-time basis based at the DW Stadium reporting directly to the Retail Manager. Questions abound for English Football League as … Several players have been sold over the transfer window to bring in funds, including Kieffer Moore, Antonee Robinson, Joe Gelhardt, Joe Williams and Cedric Kipre. "Macclesfield have just been wound up but they could have been saved had an investor come along with as little as £150,000 or so. The clubâs administrators, Begbies Traynor, appealed against the 12-point penalty and went before an independent tribunal. Local MP Lisa Nandy has called for a full inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Wigan being placed in administration and says the club are the victim of a "major global scandal". In a statement, businessman Au Yeung Wai Kay, who heads Wigan's owners Next Leader Fund, said he has "invested more than £40m" in the club and blamed the coronavirus pandemic for the decision to put it into administration. The appeal failed and was dismissed by an independent Arbitration panel, the EFL confirmed last month. Matt Lawton, Paul Joyce. The Latics were placed in administration on 1 July, just weeks after the club changed Hong Kong-based owners. The Latics went into a shock administration at the start of July and the subsequent points deduction applied at the end of last season condemned Wigan to League One. In addition, Wigan are facing a further points deduction of up to 15 points should any new owner fail to pay 25% of the money owed to non-football creditors. A source close to Wigan Athletic told Byline Times it was more likely that Choi was seeking a way to “dump” the football club to protect the share price of his company in Hong Kong, but admitted: “I can’t really find a plausible explanation … Just saying. "The only grounds we have is 'force majeure'," said Krasner. The report says that the administrators are seeking around £3.3m for the club, the DW Stadium and the training ground. The Tottenham striker has told the club he wants to leave in the summer window. "What people must not forget is that even when Dave Whelan was still in charge, he was putting in £800,000 a month to keep going. David de Gea and Dean Henderson have each played in four Europa League ties for Man United this season. "That is definitely cheap when you consider the club still has a few players who might be worth that much. "Whilst it is clear that Covid-19 has undoubtedly presented significant financial challenges to the professional game, evidence of the required source and sufficiency of funding to be invested in or otherwise made available to the club, was provided as part of the recent change of control process," the EFL said. Wigan Athletic Grievance Society held a peaceful demonstration outside the Manchester headquarters of Begbies Traynor over the administration process. Wigan Athletic: Administration is a 'major global scandal' says MP. In 2018 Dave Whelagan Athletic to Hong Kong based International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) who specialise in gambling. Stanley said: "Iâm sorry if supporters think the process is taking too long, but it is complicated and this is simply not the best of times to be selling a lower-league club in the Greater Manchester area. Over 60 parties have come forward and contacted the administrators about the club. "This has fundamentally undermined our ability to fund Wigan Athletic and, after struggling to find a solution, in the end took the difficult decision to put the club into administration to ensure its survival. The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and Wigan MP Lisa Nandy also jointly wrote to Oliver Dowden, the Secretary of State for Man United's Edinson Cavani scored a brilliant goal against Fulham on Tuesday in the Premier League. A 12-point penalty would send them to the bottom of the table. High stakes poker player Stanley Choi is at the centre of what could prove to be one of the biggest sports and betting scandals the UK has ever seen – with a highstakes wager rumoured to be behind Wigan Athletic football club’s … Wigan Athletic could be rescued before the end of this month.. Wigan Athletic administrator Gerald Krasner has said the club have appealed against their 12-point deduction. EFL chairman Rick Parry has been filmed talking about Wigan Athletic's current struggles Credit: PA:Press Association. Wigan were placed into administration only four weeks after a … Wigan Athletic administrators examine bet claims. Since going into administration incurs a 12-point penalty, that is now a much more likely outcome – explaining why Wigan’s MP Lisa Nandy referred to a “major global scandal”. BBC has reported that interest in Wigan Athletic is high. July 5th, 2020 10:26 am English Championship club Wigan Athletic has been placed into administration in what local MP Lisa Nandy labelled a “major global scandal”. The EFL will also investigate how the Latics have ended up in administration. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Once shared a jacuzzi with Antonio Valencia. Wigan Athletic's administrators have launched an investigation into claims - repeated by EFL chairman Rick Parry - that their plight is linked to a bet on the club being relegated. The Man Utd co-chairman will speak to supporters after the mass anti-Glazer protests that have been seen outside Old Trafford. Your information will be used in accordance with our. Wigan Athletic … If new buyers are unable to do that there will be a further 15-point deduction under EFL rules. Pep Guardiola and Graham Potter had a disagreement at full time of Brighton's Premier League win over Manchester City. He also said all furloughed staff were being paid in full on Tuesday, with the first-team squad getting 20% of their salaries. However, Wigan’s recent form - they won six out of seven games between February and June - has lifted them to mid-table security. "The club could have been bought for that price, but evidently no one wanted it.". But they have now received a points deduction, facing even greater issues off the field with the club in administration. Wigan, who are 16th, are six points above the relegation zone with five games to play. 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David de Gea set to start for Manchester United in Europa League final. #wafc https://t.co/M6BYiygfj0 Tweeted 22 minutes ago by PeteReece Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Harry Kane to Man Utd and Edinson Cavani news. Wigan Warriors, the town’s rugby league club, which shares a stadium with Wigan Athletic, is among the bidders, and has called on investors to join them. In a statement, the EFL said it "acknowledges it is a difficult time for any club placed into administration, particularly in the midst of Covid-19, but is mindful that its regulations are to be applied consistently and equally to all member clubs irrespective of the circumstances". All you need to do is click on this link, enter your email address, and select 'MyWigan News'. Last updated on 7 July 20207 July 2020.From the section Wigan. Nandy made the … Wigan are 14th in the Championship, seven points clear of the relegation zone. A Wigan perspective on news, sport, what's on, lifestyle and more, from your local paper the Wigan Observer & Wigan Evening Post. "They are all just a bit too close to the big teams in Manchester, and were finding it hard-going financially when their grounds were still open to fans. Barely a month after the club was sold to a mysterious owner, the 2013 FA Cup winners were thrown into administration out … just weeks after the club changed Hong Kong-based owners. Police arrest five as they storm 'chop shops' in hunt for £500k of stolen cars. However, the governing body admits there are "a number of important unanswered questions that require urgent attention" and it welcomes an investigation launched by the administrators to determine why the club have entered administration. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. Wigan Athletic was the fifth attempt to create a stable football club in the town following the demise of Wigan County, Wigan United, Wigan Town and Wigan Borough. The administrator of Wigan Athletic has said lawyers have been appointed to investigate the circumstances of the club’s collapse, including the rumour of a possible gambling connection cited by the EFL chairman, Rick Parry. Wigan are similar to Macclesfield in some ways, and Bury and Bolton for that matter. Paul Pogba and Amad held a Palestinian flag aloft after Man United drew 1-1 Fulham at Old Trafford. Supporters have rallied around the Latics and raised funds to help the club in its hour of need. It was in November 2018 when the Whelan family, for many the face of Wigan Athletic, sold up after 23 years at the helm. Wigan are due to play QPR at the DW Stadium on Wednesday knowing their Championship future is now under severe threat. Read about our approach to external linking. "The administrators are now doing everything they can to find a new owner who will secure the future of Wigan Athletic for the sake of the many thousands of devoted Latics fans, and the local community.". It's early days but it's going in the right direction.". Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. Graham Potter apologises to Pep Guardiola and Man City for moment in Brighton match. Wigan's Labour MP and former leadership candidate Lisa Nandy described Wigan's collapse as a 'major global scandal' as she ripped into the EFL in an open letter. They lost just one of their last 15 games. Wigan Athletic have today confirmed that they have entered administration. Krasner has sent out 50 non-disclosure agreements and final offers for the club should be made by 21 July. 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The DW Stadium side finished the campaign in 13th, but were plunged into the relegation zone at the conclusion of the season after a deduction of 12 points was applied. @marksparko tweeted a thread explaining it all following the shocking news that the Latics enter into administration , becoming the first English professional club to do so since the coronavirus pandemic. Harry Kane and Erling Haaland ask complicated Manchester United summer transfer question, Manchester United have been linked with moves for both Harry Kane and Erling Haaland in recent weeks, Bolton Wanderers squad assessed and where it could be strengthened after retained list confirmed, The newly promoted League One club has confirmed which players will be released this summer, Joel Glazer confirms Manchester United fans' forum attendance. Get regular updates from Wigan direct to your email inbox with the free MyWigan newsletter. Saturday July 04 2020, 12.01am, The Times. The Latics were placed in administration on 1 July. Four men and one woman have been arrested as part of a crackdown on car crime. "From that 50 people, three have sent it back with proof of funds, so we're over the first hurdle, nine to go as they say," he added. NewsNow aims to be the world's most accurate and comprehensive Wigan Athletic news aggregator, bringing you the latest Latics headlines from the best Wigan sites and other key regional and national news sources. Thread by @marksparko: A thread: How Wigan Athletic have been victim to one of the greatest sporting scandals of all time. "I think we may whittle the 50 down to two or three, but we only need the one buyer.". But they will now receive a points deduction at the end of the season, facing even greater issues off the field with the club in administration. Sir Alex Ferguson has already warned Manchester United of their biggest challenge to sign Harry Kane. 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"We will also engage with the appropriate supporter groups, local politicians and other key stakeholders as appropriate to assist in helping achieve a long-term stable future for the club and its local community," the EFL added. Worried that the Latics might avoid the drop, it … Wigan Athletic's Euxton training ground sale explained by Preston North End's Peter Ridsdale The facility has been sold by the administration-hit … Seven days after the takeover, last week, news broke that Wigan … In response, the EFL said it "fundamentally disagrees" with Wai's comments about the Covid-19 pandemic undermining the ability to fund the club. "What we feel was our major achievement in keeping the club alive was negotiating with the Hong Kong owners to get them to waive the 25% of their original investment that new buyers would have been obliged to fund. Only, another far more perilous one was about to be set in motion. It says it will assist the club in exiting administration at the earliest opportunity, while discussions are ongoing about the "sale of the club, player transfers and funding required to complete the 2019-20 season". The Latics have been excellent since the Championship restart, and indeed since the start of … Wigan Athletic have today confirmed that they have entered administration. Indeed, Wigan were sold to Hong Kong-based … Wigan Athletic's administrators have explained the difficulties behind selling a lower league Greater Manchester club and drawn a comparison with the recently wound-up Macclesfield Town. Lisa Nandy, Wigan’s MP and the Shadow Foreign Secretary, was right when she called this particular administration “a major global scandal” . Wigan Athletic's administrators have explained the difficulties behind selling a lower league Greater Manchester club and drawn a comparison with the recently wound-up Macclesfield Town. 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